Can I flip my handlebars

mmmcheese
mmmcheese Posts: 52
edited July 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

Sorry if this is a stupid question.

Can I twist my handle bars around or will this weaken them? There is a line at the front which is obviously for lining. They are flat but the kink slightly back toward the frame. I wanted to spin it 90 dergees so there kinking upward

Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You can yes.....may not be too comfortable!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • mmmcheese
    mmmcheese Posts: 52
    Thanks

    just wanted to try it before spending out on a riser bar
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not sure have bars with the wrong up an back sweeps will help....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • mmmcheese
    mmmcheese Posts: 52
    yer realised this after a took a closer look :oops: luckly i hadnt moved anything before i realised :oops:

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